Keeping naloxone nearby is a practical way to look out for someone you care about. It can reverse an opioid overdose involving fentanyl, heroin or prescription pain medicine, giving someone a chance to breathe again while emergency help is coming.
If someone cannot be woken or is not breathing normally, call 911 immediately. Give naloxone if available and follow the dispatcher’s instructions for CPR and breathing support.
Narcan is a brand of naloxone nasal spray. Programs may distribute that brand, a generic spray or injectable naloxone. Ask which product you are receiving and have someone explain how to use it. The FDA’s guidance explains why having naloxone matters for families, caregivers and people taking opioids.
Free pickup options close to home
The Washington Department of Health’s Naloxone Finder lists free community access points. These are advertised program hours, rather than a guarantee that a particular kit is in stock. Call or check the current listing before making a special trip.
Arlington and the Lakewood/Smokey Point area
Stilly Valley Health Connections, 3405 173rd Place NE, Arlington. Call 360-386-9918. Free Narcan is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Anyone can receive it, with no appointment or registration. Ring the front-door bell. Supply is limited to one or two packs per visit.
Marysville and Lakewood
- Marysville Fire District Administration: 1635 Grove St., 360-363-8500. The state directory lists Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at this administration location.
- Marysville Resource Center/United Lakewood Coalition: 1424 172nd St. NE. Listed hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact unitedlakewood@lwsd.wednet.edu.
- Ideal Options: 1617 Grove St., 877-522-1275. The state-listed naloxone box is available Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a noon to 1 p.m. lunch closure.
Granite Falls
Granite Falls Community Coalition, 307 N. Alder Ave., 360-691-4253, appears in the state’s free directory. Call to confirm pickup arrangements and current hours.
For Stanwood, the directory lists Dotson Safety Consulting as a mobile/contact option at 206-718-9505. Call to arrange access; the listing gives no walk-in street address.
Get a kit and a quick lesson at the library
Evergreen Recovery Centers’ HOST team is scheduled at Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., on Nov. 3 and Dec. 1, 2026, from 3:30-5 p.m. both days. Adults can drop in during that window for a short training. The listings say each attendee receives two kits, with nasal and injectable options available. No registration is required.
Camano, Tulalip and rural access
Camano Island residents can call Island County’s syringe-services and outreach program at 360-678-8295 to ask about current local kit arrangements. Confirm the location and appointment details with the program.
In Tulalip, the Recovery Resource Center, 7627 41st Ave. NW, can answer questions about its Narcan distribution program at 360-722-2255. Ask about current pickup requirements and availability.
Sound Pathways offers outreach throughout Snohomish County on Tuesdays and Fridays. Call 425-258-2977 for current arrangements. This can be a useful starting point for people in Lake Stevens, Darrington and other communities who need help reaching supplies.
A free kit can come by mail
The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance partners with DOH to mail free naloxone kits to individuals anywhere in Washington. That includes Snohomish County and Camano Island.
The current order form is meant for people who cannot easily reach a community organization or pharmacy. It accepts one order per person per month, with up to three orders per household per month. This program serves individuals; schools, businesses, organizations and institutions need a different supply route. Read the form’s instructions before requesting a kit, and allow time for processing and delivery.
You can also ask a pharmacist about coverage. DOH says Apple Health/Medicaid covers naloxone without a copay; using coverage requires a prescription or the statewide standing order, which acts as one. Retail shelf prices and other insurance coverage can differ.
Learn the steps before you need them
Overdose warning signs include inability to wake someone, slow or stopped breathing, gurgling or choking sounds, and discolored lips or nails. Treat a suspected overdose as an emergency even if you do not know exactly what the person took.
- Call 911 and start helping. If the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, follow the dispatcher’s instructions for CPR. The American Heart Association recommends CPR with breaths in a suspected opioid overdose. Continue lifesaving support while naloxone is given.
- Use the kit’s directions. For Narcan nasal spray, place the nozzle in a nostril and press firmly. Each device gives one dose. Do not test-spray it first. If needed, give another dose with a new device after 2-3 minutes, following the package instructions.
- Stay until help arrives. Even after someone wakes, breathing can slow again. If they are breathing normally but remain unconscious, place them on their side. Keep watching their breathing.
When you get a kit, read the instructions, check the expiration date and tell someone close to you where it is. Follow the product’s storage directions. The current Narcan label says to protect it from light, freezing and excessive heat. A little preparation now can make it easier to act quickly and calmly.
Access information checked Nov. 2, 2026. Supplies, hours and program arrangements can change.
